New book alert! THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS by Peter Sís has just arrived at the Drawn & Quarterly store, and boy-o-boy is it neat. The work is an illustrated adaptation of a 12th century poem by Persian poet Farid Ud-Din Attar. Award winning illustrator, filmmaker, and author Peter Sís brings this ancient text to life with stunning watercolour illustrations.This beautiful tale about the search of the true bird king is suitable for adults and children alike. Have a peek: